Sunday, July 25, 2010

Clayton Kershaw, cognizant of a burnt-out bullpen behind him, goes eight strong shutout innings (7 H, 3 Ks) and Kenley Jansen tacks on two Ks in the ninth for the save. Russell Martin doubled in the game's only run in the eighth as the offense looked as lifeless as a day game crowd baking in the sun. But hey, three of four over the Mets before a critical series in San Diego? I'll take it.

watching this Cards-Cubs game (for some reason) and it sounds like Bobby V is vying for Lou's job after Piniella retires. He's referring to players by their nicknames (calling Castro "Caz") and talking about conversations he's having with other players (telling Colvin how to lead off)

That's funny you mentioned that. I had, shockingly, walked to the kitchen to get another beer, when the HR happened. Mrs Dusty noted that it was a White Sox fan who got the Pulgas HR ball. Was she wrong? My money is on you for being correct.

in her defense, it was the Rockies' home pinstriped jersey which, on quick glance, looks a lot like a White Sox jersey. Of course if it really was a White Sox fan, the drunken Cubs fans would have tossed him with the ball back onto the field.